Re: What do they call a radial arm saw that has 2 arms?

That would be a "turret arm" saw. I have one, actually, and,
although as with any other RAS, it can really bite a person that is
incautious, that construction is really solid and really handy.
Here is a link to a place selling the saw...
http://simplest-shop.com/Delta,33,890,12,Radial,Arm,Saw--1-228278-B00002234Z-0-tools-product.html
Regards
Dave Mundt

I worked with one of these that was much bigger with 14 or 16 inch
blade. Dave, you are correct about being cautious, your standing
position is very important when using one of these monsters.
D.Martin
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Many thanks for that advise, now I'm a little scared. I got to think
about this a little. My grandson would be on it as well. This all of a
sudden puts a little different light on the saw. At least I have a name
for it now, and I can explain it properly what I am (maybe was) looking
for. Many thanks to you all........This is a great group..........Peter
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don't know

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http://simplest-shop.com/Delta,33,890,12,Radial,Arm,Saw--1-228278-B00002234Z-0-tools-product.html

Well, interestingly enough, Norm may have HAD it first,
but, the one I own was built before NYW was broadcast...so
might be older than his.
I like mine a lot, but, i would not feel comfortable
with letting kids use it...but then, I would not feel comfortable
letting kids use ANY RAS. It is too much power, and, too
exposed, for anything but a cautious and attentive adult to
use.
Regards
Dave Mundt

Yep, that is an old redstar/Rockwell model. I own one of those also.
Mine is a 16". One of the unique features of the redstar design is
the lack of a swivel joint on the carriage for ripping. On the 10"
models the turret arm rotates 90 degrees and the whole turret moves in
and out for ripping. (how well does the slide between the turret arm
and the upper arm work?)
Mine does not have this upper slide instead the whole table can be
cranked in and out. I wasn't very happy with this feature at first
but I have found it does a remarkable job of maintaining it's accuracy
when the table is moved.
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